1952 Austin Princess vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin Princess | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Princess | Touring |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2510 mm |
